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RaySCALE Civic Leadership Fellowship
Meet the Selected Fellows

The Pilot Cohort of Seven

Celebrating the exceptionally talented young leaders chosen to pioneer grassroots civic policy, economic enterprise, and governance transparency.

Rigorous & Symmetrical Screening

A Multi-Stage Merit Process

How our final seven fellows emerged from a highly competitive selection funnel.

01

Online Application

Over 190 people applied, demonstrating vast youth civic ambition in Kaduna South.

02

Criteria Verification

Applications were screened against academic and local residency rules, qualifying 120 candidates.

03

Committee Evaluation

Our online selection committee graded statements of intent and plans, narrowing down to the top 25 shortlisted.

04

Physical Jury Screen

Shortlisted candidates took part in rigorous in-person panels, producing our final 7 cohort fellows.

Aminu Yusuf
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Aminu Yusuf

Fellow Seat #1

Aminu uses technology and civic engagement to drive transparent governance and youth empowerment.

Ward: Sabon Gari South Read Bio
Melody Yakubu
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Melody Yakubu

Fellow Seat #2

Melody leads AHERI, creating empowering programmes, securing funding, and expanding opportunities for Nigerian youth.

Ward: Television Read Bio
Khadija Auwal
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Khadija Auwal

Fellow Seat #3

Khadija leverages biotechnology, data, and environmental activism to advance governance and community health.

Ward: Tudun Wada South Read Bio
Benjamin Shichet Silas
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Benjamin Shichet Silas

Fellow Seat #4

Benjamin drives community development and leadership through operational expertise and active civic engagement.

Ward: Barnawa Read Bio
Yusra Olaitan Yusuf
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Yusra Olaitan Yusuf

Fellow Seat #5

Yusra empowers women through fashion entrepreneurship, mentorship, SEMA public service, and civic leadership.

Ward: Tudun Nupawa Read Bio
Zakiyya Said Abdulkadir
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Zakiyya Said Abdulkadir

Fellow Seat #6

Zakiyya leverages community health expertise and SRHR advocacy to empower underserved populations.

Ward: Sabon Gari South Read Bio
Suleiman Shehu
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Suleiman Shehu

Fellow Seat #7

Suleiman leverages technology, data, and civic leadership to drive community development in Kaduna.

Ward: Makera Read Bio